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Alkali sponge fights climate change
Rechargeable hydrolysis produces a sustainable method for carbon capture
What’s the world’s strongest glue?
Find out about the world’s stickiest glue and how adhesives bond things together
Why are some plants poisonous to you and your pets?
Dig up the toxic secrets of nature’s blooms
What’s the history and science of tea?
Look into the chemistry in your cup of tea, the global origins of its leaves and why you should add salt
How does washing detergent work?
Discover the chemistry behind bright whites and clean coloured clothes, and the differences between washing powders, liquids and pods
Cutting-edge contexts for teaching 14–16 year-old learners, with downloadable summary slides
Cutting the carbon footprint of fertiliser production
Have we found a sustainable way to make nitrate from air?
Vaping could cause lung disease
Favourite ester flavours break down into toxic byproducts, predicts AI research
Electrolysis gets a boost from metal scraps
Waste metals transformed into catalysts for clean fuel production
New method grows larger diamonds
Use this real-world context when teaching about giant covalent structures
‘My passion is to inspire young people in STEM’
Meet Wesleigh Dawsmith, a DT technician, STEM ambassador and passionate advocate for science outreach
‘The best parts are working with enthusiastic students and that no two days are ever the same’
Meet Mike Hughes, a technical specialist who is passionate about chemistry teaching laboratories and technical education pathways
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